enhancement
UK: ɪnˈhɑːnsmənt | US: ɪnˈhænsmənt
n. the act or process of improving or augmenting something in quality, value, or effectiveness
n. a feature or addition that increases the attractiveness or functionality of something
enhancement = enhance<to improve> + ment<noun suffix>
- enhance: Derived from Old French enhaucier (to raise, elevate), from Latin inaltiare (to exalt), combining in- (intensive) + altus (high). The modern sense of "improve in quality" emerged in the 16th century.
- ment: A noun-forming suffix from Latin -mentum, indicating the result or means of an action (e.g., improvement, achievement).
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to the idea of "lifting something higher" (literally or metaphorically), evolving from physical elevation to abstract improvement. The suffix -ment solidifies the concept as a measurable outcome of enhancement.
The software update includes an enhancement for faster processing.
Regular exercise is an enhancement to overall health.
The new lighting system provides a significant enhancement to the room’s ambiance.
Customer feedback led to several enhancements in the product design.
The artist used digital tools for the enhancement of the photograph’s colors.